Workshops

Workshops

Qualitative Research Methods
Workshop Date and TimeLocationFacilitator

Analysing Qualitative Data

10 and 24 November 7pm to 9pm

19 January 10am to 12pm

23 February 7pm to 9pm

27 April 7pm to 9pm

Online (UEA)

Dr Simon Watts

A Comparison of Qualitative Methods

3 and 17 November 7pm to 9pm

12 January 10am to 12pm

9 February 7pm to 9pm

20 April 7pm to 9pm

Online (UEA)

Dr Simon Watts

Fundamentals of Qualitative Research Methods: A Whistle Stop Tour

Semester 2

  

The Philosophy of Practice-Based Methodologies: Exploring the role of your practice in your research process

15 February 2pm to 4pm

Belfast campus: Room TBC

Brian Dixon

Practice Based Research Methodologies

Semester 2

  

Qualitative Interviewing

5 and 19 November 7pm to 9pm

13 January 10am to 12pm

16 February 7pm to 9pm

22 April 7pm to 9pm

Online (UEA)

Dr Simon Watts

Quantitative Research Methods
Workshop Date and TimeLocationFacilitator

Quantitative Research: A Basic Guide

6 May 7pm to 9pm

Online (UEA)

Dr Simon Watts

Introduction to Scale Development

11 May 7pm to 9pm

Online (UEA)

Dr Simon Watts

Introduction to Structural Equation Modelling

13 May 7pm to 9pm

Online (UEA)

Dr Simon Watts

Statistical Research Methods: Supporting Your Research with Data Analysis

Any time

Online (Blackboard)

Online Modules

Summer School on Statistics

August 2027

In person

School of Psychology

Software
Workshop Date and TimeLocationFacilitator

Introduction to 'R'

Semester 2

  
NVivo Introduction - Setting up your Qualitative Database

16 November 9:30am to 4:30pm

Online (MS Teams)

Ben Meehan

NVivo Underway: Analysing Your Data

23 November 9:30am to 4:30pm

Online (Zoom)

Ben Meehan

Using NVivo for Qualitative Research

12 and 25 November 7pm to 9pm

20 January 10am to 12pm

2 March 7pm to 9pm

29 April 7pm to 9pm

Online (UEA)

Dr Simon Watts

SPSS: An Introduction

3 December 10am to 12pm

March 2027

Online (MS Teams)

Chris Bleakley

Research Management Skills
Workshop Date and TimeLocationFacilitator

How to do an Effective Literature Search

19 October 10am to 4pm

Online (MS Teams)

Library Services Staff

Effective Use of the Library: Getting Started

21 Sept 10am to 1pm

29 Sept 9:30am to 12:30pm

29 Sept 10am to 1pm

25 January 10am to 11:30am

Belfast campus: BC-01-308

Derry~Londonderry campus: MM221

Coleraine campus: H230

Online (MS Teams)

Library Services Staff

Research and Reference Management: Organising Your Stuff

3 November 10am to 11:30am

Online (MS Teams)

Library Services Staff

Introduction to Bibliometrics

17 February 12:30pm to 1:30pm

Online (MS Teams)

Library Services Staff

Generative Artificial Intelligence and Library Skills

25 November 10am to 11am

Online (MS Teams)

Library Services Staff

Developing GenAI Literacy: Copyright and AI

13 January 2:30pm to 4pm

Online (MS Teams)

Library Services Staff

Systematic Reviews: Demystifying the Process

6 October 2:15pm to 5:15pm

Belfast campus: BC-03-213

Jeff Hanna

Managing your review: Introduction to Covidence

26 January 12:30pm to 1:30pm

Online (MS Teams)

Library Services Staff

I Have No Data to Share: Getting the Basics of Research Data Management

11 March 10am to 11:30am

Online (MS Teams)

Library Services Staff

Ethics and Research Governance: An Introduction

5 November 10:15am to 11:45am

6 November 11:15am to 12:45pm

9 November 10:15am to 11:45am

Belfast campus: BC-03-104

Derry~Londonderry campus: MU305

Coleraine campus: L028

Julie McCarroll, Elaine Bell and Sean McCallion

Ethics Clinic - a drop-in for PGRs

5 November 11:45am to 1:15pm

6 November 1pm to 2:30pm

9 November 11:45am to 1:15pm

Belfast campus: BC-03-104

Derry~Londonderry campus: MU305

Coleraine campus: L028

Julie McCarroll, Elaine Bell and Sean McCallion

Ethics and Research Governance

16 February 10am to 11:30am

Online (MS Teams)

Julie McCarroll, Elaine Bell and Sean McCallion

Research Ethics Applications for Low-Risk RG1a Studies

22 Sept 10am to 12pm

11 May 10am to 12pm

Online (MS Teams)

Susann Power

Preparing Impactful Research Proposals and Grant Applications

2 December 7pm to 9pm

9 March 7pm to 9pm

Online (UEA)

Dr Simon Watts

Introduction to Research Development at Ulster (Funding Application Processes)

11 November 2:30pm to 3:30pm

Online (MS Teams)

Shauna McKeown and Ruairi Lang

Demystifying the Delphi panel: A practical guide and critical discussion to expand your methodological toolbox

6 October 10:15am to 12:15pm

Belfast campus: BC-04-112

Dr Katheryn Margaret Pascoe

Research Practices
Workshop Date and TimeLocationFacilitator

A Beginner’s Guide to Open Research Practices

19 November 2pm to 4pm

Online (MS Teams)

Abbie Cahoon

Open Research Practices: Pre-registration - A practical workshop

1 December 10am to 12pm

Online (MS Teams)

Sarah Butter

Re-imagining Research/Community-led Research Partnerships

30 November 11am to 1pm

Derry~Londonderry campus: MU305

Roisin McLaughlin

Conducting Research with Vulnerable Participants

Semester 2

  

Shifting the Power in Research: Towards a more just and equitable ethic for doing research

Semester 2

  

Positionality in Research: A tool for shifting power and promoting epistemic justice

Semester 2

  

Exploring Reflexivity in Research: A Roundtable for Emerging Researchers

2 February 10:15am to 12:15pm

Belfast campus: Room TBC

Paul Joseph-Richard

Participatory Methods and Power: Designing Research Spaces for More Equitable Knowledge

Semester 2

 

Pillars of the Researcher Development Programme for Postgraduate Researchers

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Research Skills

Workshops focused on research knowledge and skills including research methodologies, research management, open research, data analysis, and technical research competencies.

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Writing Skills

Workshops and events dedicated to academic and research writing.

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Communication and Engagement

Workshops focused on presenting research, public engagement and impact, publishing, research dissemination and external communication.

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Career Development

Workshops focused on career planning, job applications, and professional development.

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Transferable Skills

Workshops developing broader professional and personal skills applicable beyond academia.

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The PhD Process

Workshops specifically related to managing and progressing through the PhD journey.